Sooting and lead concerns
Sooting and Wick Safety: All candles produce minute amounts of soot that is similar to the soot given off by toasters and cooking oils in the kitchen. None of these everyday sources of soot present a health concern. To minimize soot, candle users should keep wicks trimmed to 1/4 to 1/8 of an inch (6 to 8 mm) and keep candles away from drafts and vents. Please read the above article for more information.
Lead Concerns:
The primary sources of candles that contain lead core wick are from China and other parts of Asia. Lead wicks must be avoided! Lead is a soft metal and vaprorizes in the heat of the flame resulting in an airborn toxin. To check if a candle contains a lead core wick, please review the Candle Wick section. Since 1972, lead has been banned in North American produced wick. The primary producer of wick in North America is Atkins and Pearce Co.
Safety is a top priority at Kokimo Candles. We use only 100% lead free cotton wicks in all the candles we produce. For additional information, on this topic please go to The Wick section. You will also find further reading at sites found on the Sources page.
